Architects and competitions seem to go hand in hand ... a reality that I don't particularly care for. If they aren't entering designs as an effort to earn a commission, they are entering projects into … [Read more...]
Architectural Sketchbooks
Sketching is part of the architects domain and there was a time when it was a forgone conclusion that if you were an architect, you could sketch. Don't get me wrong, I am not a "days of yesteryear" … [Read more...]
Architecture Student Study Abroad Bag
After a little 10 month break, it's time for another entry into the ongoing series I have been running where we get to take an inside look into the working contents of various design and construction … [Read more...]
Is that an Oculus?
I was on the KHouse Modern job site a few weeks ago and during our weekly Tuesday construction meeting, I mentioned to the owner that the oculus was just about to start construction. He looked at me … [Read more...]
How to Get a Job in an Architect’s Office
"How to get a job in an architect's office" is a topic that I've been meaning to cover for a long time here on Life of an Architect ... I just never got around to doing so. I've worked the edges a … [Read more...]
Pay attention to the shiny things
This is good advice for just about anyone, but I think it is of particular value to architects. I spent the weekend traveling, I was in Manhattan, Kansas speaking to the students at the College … [Read more...]